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NBAA Update #09-52
Monday, December 28, 2009

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BUSINESS AVIATION NEWS &AMP; ISSUES

Recent Security Incident Highlights Need for Continued Vigilance
Although business aviation has never been identified as a security threat, the attempted terrorist action aboard a commercial airliner on December 25 underscores the need for
continued vigilance across all of aviation. NBAA is in continuing contact with officials from the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration
(TSA), and it is the Association's understanding that last week's events are not anticipated to have an impact on security policies related to the business aviation community.
NBAA will keep Members advised, and will continue to work with federal security officials to promote effective measures to enhance general aviation security while accommodating
the mobility and flexibility that are the hallmarks of business aviation. To learn more about NBAA's work in this area, visit:http://www.nbaa.org/advocacy/issues/security

FAA InFO Reiterates ICAO Commercial Operator Certificate Requirement
The FAA has issued Information for Operators (InFO) 09019 to assist commercial air carriers (i.e., operators certificated under FAR Part 135) in complying with a requirement from
the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to carry a valid air operator certificate (AOC) when flying internationally. The ICAO requirement, described in ICAO Annex 6,
states that all commercial air carriers must carry onboard their aircraft a standardized certified true copy of their AOC when flying internationally. The ICAO requirement takes
effect January 1. For more information, review the InFO at:http://www.nbaa.org/ops/safety/info-09019

IRS Announces Adjusted Aviation Excise Tax Rates for 2010
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published 2010 inflation adjustments to excise taxes on commercial air transportation. As adjusted, the domestic segment fee will be $3.70;
the international arrival/departure tax is unchanged at $16.10; and the tax for Hawaii and Alaska flights (which applies only to departures) will be $8.10. The IRS did not modify
the 7.5 percent tax that applies to the amount paid for domestic commercial air transportation. These tax rates are applicable until March 31, 2010, to coincide with the pending
FAA reauthorization. At that time, Congress will have an opportunity to extend or modify these rates. To view NBAA's excise tax resources, visit:http://www.nbaa.org/admin/taxes/federal/fet

Podcast: The Year in Business Aviation, Part I
As NBAA Members know, the business aviation community faced many challenges in 2009, from Washington, DC and elsewhere. The TSA's controversial Large Aircraft Security Program
proposal, the aircraft emissions proposals introduced in the U.S. and overseas, continuing concerns over user fees as part of FAA reauthorization, and ongoing work to preserve
access at local airports were just a few of the issues confronting the industry. This week's NBAA Flight Plan podcast, the first of a two-part retrospective, reviews the
progress made on these and other issues, and highlights the importance of grassroots activism. To hear the podcast, visit:http://www.nbaa.org/flightplan

No Plane No Gain Advertising Emphasis Continues
When the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign launched earlier this year, one of the identified goals of the program was to reach people in all corners of the industry with the
campaign's message about the value of business aviation. Two recent advertising placements are intended to meet this objective; the ads, featuring American legend and esteemed
businessman Arnold Palmer, appear in Business Jet Traveler and Aviation International News. In recent months, No Plane No Gain ads have appeared in a variety of
other print, broadcast and online venues. To view the ads published in Business Jet Traveler and Aviation International News, visit:http://www.noplanenogain.org

NBAA, Other Groups Concerned Over UK Security Proposal
Earlier this month, the United Kingdom's Department for Transport published a proposal that would establish new, binding and mandatory aviation security standards for all airports
not exclusively used by the military. Although unrelated to last week's events on a commercial airliner, the standards would apply mandates to airports serving aircraft with an
MTOW of between 15,000 and 45,500 kg for the carriage of employees and other passengers or goods as an aid to the conduct of company business. Unless airports develop alternate
measures, business aircraft would be subject to full airline-like security measures. Unlike the U.S. approach to security, which places security requirements on the aircraft
operator, the UK approach appears to burden airports with security measures. The proposal seeks comments by March 3, and NBAA is working with the British Business and General
Aviation Association and the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) to respond to the proposal. For more information, contact NBAA's Doug Carr at dcarr@nbaa.org or visit:http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/aviationsecurity

EBACE2010 Exhibitor Booth Applications Due by Jan. 15; Register Online Now
The European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2010) is the largest aviation education event in Europe. Held in Geneva, Switzerland and jointly hosted by NBAA
and EBAA, this three-day event features exhibits, a Static Display of Aircraft, education sessions, and maintenance and operations sessions (M&Os) at the Geneva Palexpo and
Geneva International Airport. The priority lottery deadline for Exhibitors is January 15, and booth space applications are available on the EBACE2010 web site. For more
information, visit:http://www.ebace.aero/2010/exhibitors

Ground Safety Reminders Issued for Aspen and Billings
Due to recent ground incidents at Aspen/Pitken County Airport (ASE) and at Billings Logan International Airport (BIL), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has asked pilots
to be vigilant in ground operations at these airports. At both airports, passengers deplaning or preparing to board have crossed hold lines to take pictures of surrounding
scenery. The FAA has produced "hot spot brochures," which highlight caution areas at the airports. To view the brochures, visit NBAA's "Midwest Region" and "Western Region"
airspace pages at:http://www.nbaa.org/ops/airspace/regional

Utah Safety Day Is Feb. 10 in Salt Lake City
The Utah Business Aviation Association (UBAA) will host its second annual Safety Day on February 10 at the Million Air FBO on Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), in
General Aviation Hangar 7. Presenters at the event include "Father of the Safety Standdown" Bob Agostino, NBAA's Doug Carr, former U.S. Senator Jake Garn, FlightSafety's Shannon
Forrest, MedAire's Ginger Bartos and Utah Aeronautics' Pat Morley. Event details, including registration information, will be published in upcoming issues of NBAA Update.
For more information, contact UBAA at utahbaa@comcast.net or NBAA's Kristi Ivey at kivey@nbaa.org.

PNBAA Safety Day Set for Mar. 4 in Seattle
The Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association (PNBAA) will host its second annual Safety Day at the Museum of Flight on King County International Airport (BFI) in Seattle,
WA on March 4. The all-day event will feature prominent industry speakers covering a wide range of safety topics affecting business aviation operations. Further event information
and instructions for how to register will be published in future issues of NBAA Update. For more information, contact NBAA's Kristi Ivey at kivey@nbaa.org.

NBAA's Houston Regional Forum Is Jan. 14
NBAA's Business Aviation Regional Forums are day-long learning and peer networking events designed to meet the needs of regional business aviation communities, and to provide an
introduction to local leaders interested in learning more about the industry. NBAA's next Regional Forum will take place on January 14 at Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, TX.
Hosted by Enterprise Jet Center, the event will feature indoor exhibits, static aircraft and education sessions, including an update on the European Union emissions trading
scheme. To learn more and view the agenda, visit:http://www.nbaa.org/events/forums/20100114

Call for Speakers: NBAA Flight Attendants Conference
NBAA's Flight Attendants Committee has issued a call for speakers for the Association's 15th Annual Flight Attendants Conference, to be held June 24 to 26, in San Diego, CA. The
theme of the event will be "Fifteen Years of Safety, Service and a Commitment to Excellence." Potential presenters should focus on issues related to cabin safety and services,
along with professional development for those seeking a career in business aviation. All proposals must be submitted to NBAA by February 1. To learn more about this opportunity,
contact NBAA's Jay Evans at jevans@nbaa.org.